As painful as it is, racism is still very prevalent and isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. We see it in the media day in and day out. Our communities are still being affected by it; slowly gnawing away at the pride of who we were created to be.

SANTA ANA (AP) — An Orange County GOP official who sent an offensive email about President Barack Obama has been censured by the local party’s Central Committee.

Scott Baugh, head of Orange County’s Republican Party, said Wednesday’s vote to censure 74-year-old Marilyn Davenport, an elected member of the governing committee, is the strongest step the county GOP could take under its bylaws.

Is interracial dating still an issue in this generation?

Interracial couples face a number of challenges, some similar to couples who are from different religions or have different family backgrounds. Will the two families be able to meet and get along? What about children? How will they be raised? However, interracial couples seem to have more to consider before making the commitment. Does the family choose to live on this side of town or the other? How will the couple support their children when they face identity issues growing up? The interracial couple will also most likely face negative comments, looks, and stares from complete strangers and even from supposed friends and family. People who interdate need to have the ability to not worry about what others think and say about them. But what if it is your family? Couples have been denied marriage licenses. Children have even been cut off from the family for dating/marrying outside their race.

But wait! Is that the generation of yesteryear or does Generation X & Y still carry the veiled prejudices of their parent’s generation?

Let's talk about it!

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There’s an intriguing game show out there and if you know what game show this is, we’d like to know. The show seems to have an interesting platform. The object of the game seems to be physical objects or people! The contestants are supposed to look at a picture of someone and guess what type of person they are. That’s what we gather from the small clip available online. But there’s a twist to this particular episode.

Special showing at 430 pm Live In The Vocal Booth! Join us as we rate and review New Kids On The Block and their new project "10" and then Saturday's LIVB TOPIC "Has America swept racism under the rug?" Amidst all the problems in the world, some would say racism is on the decline. We have had our 1st black president voted in office for a 2nd term, the number of minorities in this country is on the rise, even gay Americans no longer hide but speak their voice openly and proudly!

Where has the racist gone or has he just changed along with the times? What is worse? Physical prejudice or Economical prejudice? Since 9/11 we are no longer white Americans or black Americans or Spanish Americans we are Americans verse the world. Is it fair to say that that is a worldly Prejudice? Or should we be accidental racist like Brad Prisley & LL Cool J? Join US as we discuss this Sat afternoon 430 pm LIVE IN THE VOCAL BOOTH! Call in 646 233 1302!

Artist Review: New Kids On The Block

New Kids on the Block (also initialized as NKOTB) are an American boy band from Boston, Massachusetts, assembled in 1984 by producer Maurice Starr. The band consists of brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. New Kids on the Block enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s and have sold 80 million records worldwide. They won two American Music Awards in 1990 for Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group and Favorite Pop/Rock Album.After having disbanded in 1994, several attempts were made to get the group back together, all of them unsuccessful.

After secretly reuniting in 2007 and recording a new CD, the group released that new album and embarked on a concert tour in 2008. The album, entitled The Block, was released on September 2, 2008. New Kids on the Block was listed as number 16 on Rolling Stone's Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments. The group was on tour with the Backstreet Boys in 2011–2012 as NKOTBSB. The supergroup first performed live together on November 21, 2010 at the American Music Awards on ABC and again on 2011 New Year's on ABC's Dick Clark/Ryan Seacrest show. Along with the Backstreet Boys, the group is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.

Is everyone a little bit racist? Even if you think you would never hurt someone of a different race, deeply embedded racist beliefs can have a subconscious effect on the way you treat people. Shortly after the development of racism, prejudice acts, stereotyping and discrimination may also result. In appropriate behaviors, comments, negatives gestures and misconceptions are all around us and how you view things affects you more than you know.

Take a look at stereotypes displayed on many television shows such as: "Love and Hip Hop" which demonstrates an array of verbal and physical abuse in black relationships that is disturbing and feeds drama. What about "Basketball Wives" a show where confrontation are always solved through violence and fuels the idea of the "Angry black woman". Don't forget about "Bad Girls Club" another reality tv show that trivializes women. In order, to be a bad girl you have to be loud, violent, and extremely sexual and unruly.

No one wants to be looked upon in a negative light, treated unfairly or grouped into a certain category. This Friday please join the ladies of OWWHH at 11:00 pm est as we discuss this topic.

Special Guest: Dominic Tamin

Kean University Graduate of Mathematics and CEO of Empak Corporation, Real Estate Agent, Insurance Agent and IRS Enrolled Agent, Dominic Tamin believes that money alone cannot sustain a business and in order to do so local merchants must venture out into the communities in which their products or services are offered and build relationships with prospective clients with an eagerness to serve. This creed Tamin came to live by was instilled in him from his humble beginning in Cameroon Africa where his family lived and worked on a plantation before migrating to America when he was 14 years of age. Tamin would watch his mom work as a secretary on the plantation with diligence and sincerity to serve, building connections with pleasantries with whomever she came in contact with. It is because of the relationships his parents built and maintained; Tamin says they never went without what they needed, regardless of their lack of monetary resources.

Once recognized as an academically struggling teen in his early high school years in America, Tamin would soon become a recipient of the Dr Stancil Physics Award and finished at the top of his Physics class with the help of his teacher who encouraged him in the face of failure. It was this early triumph that led to Tamin’s decision to teach and he would go on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Master’s Degree in Computing Mathematics and Statistics at Kean University while completing the highly acclaimed National Alliance for Doctorial Studies in the Mathematical Sciences Program at The University of Iowa.

In 2004 Tamin became a Mathematics teacher at Orange High School and later Malcolm X Shabazz High School, one of the most notorious high schools in Newark, NJ. While at Shabazz High in addition to Tamin’s lesson he taught teens that “The Strength Is in the Struggle” and you must walk through it to achieve your dreams. In 2006 in the midst of the nations failing financial economy and growing concerns in his community, Tamin took a leap and decided to work toward his dream of starting his own company. Having been fascinated with people, business and money for most of his life, Tamin wished to combine these resources to make a positive impact in the lives of those in his community that were affected in the wake of the new financial climate.

In combination with his knowledge of financial planning, mortgages, and tax preparation, Tamin completed a 2-year Financial Planning Program at Farleigh Dickerson University and in 2010 officially opened the doors of EMPAK Corporation - a full-service, income tax preparation and financial planning company servicing clients all over the United State. Over the past several years Tamin has learned to utilize his experience and expertise in real estate, financial planning, taxation and mortgages to create formidable plans for his clients that will gain them minimal rates as well aid them in obtaining financial freedom. Tamin uses a holistic approach to help clients solve financial problems.

In spite of Tamin’s loyal customer base he continues to lead by example by way of building relationships with families in the community who patronizes his business. Earlier this year EMPAK has taken their commitment to community to the next level by providing calendar of superior sold out events for customers and their entire family under their subsidiary Hair Game LLC. Much is to be said about Tamin’s commitment here in the states but he has never forgotten about his tribal families (Bamileke Tribe, Ewondo Tribe, Oroko Tribe and bakossi Tribe ) back home. Tamin’s commitment to his homeland is stronger than ever and has resulted in utilizing Empak as a manufacturing and distribution company of Palm Oil in an effort to use his homeland’s #1 natural resource to provide jobs and resources in their underdeveloped village.

Today, Tamin lives in Newark, NJ and has a six year old daughter that already exhibits a strong interest in finance following in daddy’s footsteps. Tamin remains a teacher at Newark Public School and has since started mentoring students in his spare time being able to bring a few on board at EMPAK as office assistants. Tamin can be reached at 973-395-4401 and maintains a company website at www.empakcorp.com with additional information on his company, requests for motivational speaking engagements, and for more information on any of his products, services or business endeavors.

Special Guest: Michael Gray

A native of Liberia, Michael Gray adopted an intrinsic passion to help children of West Africa at an early age. An advocate, musician, and political staffer, he is a champion for the voiceless, negotiator for global politicians, and a networker who can engage college presidents to local community citizens alike. As a youth, Gray learned to be a survivor. He remarkably lived through the tragic experiences of the Liberian Civil War, but he suffered as he was separated from his parents, and an eye-witness to rebel murders of innocent civilians. His determining will, and devotion to humanitarian rights, lessened his resentment for his homeland and strengthened his compassion to help the children of his country. He decided to focus on advocacy efforts to provide opportunities for students and youth in West Africa. Through his grassroots efforts he has provided nearly $20,000 to assist disadvantaged students with scholarships and medical supplies in his homeland of Liberia.

About Essex County College Urban Issue Institute

The Urban Issue Institute, fiscal sponsor for “Save Our Nations,” is an urban based think-and- do tank that is committed to developing civic engagement and youth leadership based out of Newark NJ. The institute offers a wealth of programs that brings community and college student talent together for a common goal such as an annual summer leadership Boot Camp and scholarships for voter registration, as well as free HIV testing and a series of current events-based panel discussions with world- renowned scholars and local activist.

About The Special Ensemble (S.E.)

Known as Newark's Hidden Treasure, The Special Ensemble (S.E.) is a youth vocal performance group who believes their uniqueness is based on each individual member's gift, and when their voices come together they are of "One Sound, One Body and One Mind". Special Ensemble are not only lending their voices to “Save Our Nations,” they are the faces of the orphans.

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